Plants in family altingiaceae
Liquidambar styraciflua
Liquidambar styraciflua, commonly known as the American sweetgum, is a deciduous tree with star-shaped leaves that emit a pleasant aroma when crushed. In the fall, its foliage transforms into a vibrant display of red, purple, gold, and orange hues. The tree produces distinctive spiky seed balls and has a history of being used for chewing gum. It supports local wildlife and thrives in full sun, tolerating a range of soil conditions and periodic drought. This pest-resistant tree is known for its strong limbs and deep, corky bark, making it a durable and attractive landscape choice.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Palo Alto'
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Palo Alto' is an urban-friendly shade tree celebrated for its magnificent fall color and slender growth habit. It features star-shaped leaves and textured bark, with persistent spikey seedballs adding interest. This tree grows well in USDA zones 6 to 9, tolerating both wet and dry well-drained soils. It is resistant to pests and diseases and performs best in full sun.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moraine'
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moraine' is a fast-growing shade tree with star-shaped leaves that turn brilliant red and yellow in fall. Cold-hardy to Zone 5, it supports local wildlife and tolerates various soil conditions. This pest-resistant tree thrives in full sun or partial shade, making it a resilient choice for landscapes.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy Blush'
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy Blush' is a tall, upright tree known for its bright red-purple fall foliage and star-shaped glossy leaves. It produces round, spiky seedpods that attract birds and can grow up to 60 feet tall and 40 feet wide. This tree is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9 and is relatively pest and disease-free.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' is a tall, narrow tree reaching up to 50 feet in height and 6 feet in width. It features star-shaped foliage and ornamental spikey round seedpods. The fall foliage displays a stunning array of colors, including purple, red, orange, and yellow. This tree is adaptable to moist soil locations and is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9. It is pest and disease resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for landscapes.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival'
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival' is a tall, narrow tree known for its spikey seed balls and corky bark ridges. It offers spectacular fall color and thrives in full sun, tolerating both wet and dry soils. This pest and disease-free tree requires minimal pruning.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon'
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' is a native sweet gum tree with a pyramid shape and vibrant fall foliage in shades of red, purple, and yellow. It produces spikey seed pods and is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9. This tree is adaptable to various soil conditions and is both cold-hardy and heat tolerant.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy'
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy' is a columnar tree known for its deep red/purple fall color and star-shaped leaves. It produces spikey seed balls that attract birds and is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9. This tree tolerates moist and slightly acidic soils and is drought tolerant once established, requiring minimal maintenance.